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Learn About Drug Induced Dyskinesia

What is the definition of Drug Induced Dyskinesia?
Drug induced dyskinesia is an involuntary movement disorder. Signs and symptoms include repetitive and irregular motions of the mouth, face, limbs and/or trunk. Treatment with antipsychotic drugs and levodopa (commonly used to treat Parkinson disease) are well recognized causes of drug-induced dyskinesia. Tardive dyskinesia is a severe form of drug-induced dyskinesia due to antipsychotic treatments.
What are the alternative names for Drug Induced Dyskinesia?
  • Drug induced dyskinesia
  • Dyskinesia, drug induced
Who are the top Drug Induced Dyskinesia Local Doctors?
Elite in Drug Induced Dyskinesia
Elite in Drug Induced Dyskinesia

Albany Medical College

47 New Scotland Ave, 
Albany, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

Eric Molho is a Neurologist in Albany, New York. Dr. Molho is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Elite in Drug Induced Dyskinesia
Elite in Drug Induced Dyskinesia
4610 X St Ste 3101, 
Sacramento, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Allison Brashear is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Brashear is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Her top areas of expertise are Spasticity, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Hemiplegia, and Focal Dystonia.

 
 
 
 
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Danielle E. Doggett
Distinguished in Drug Induced Dyskinesia
Distinguished in Drug Induced Dyskinesia

Atrium Health Neurology Specialty Care, A Facility Of Carolinas Medical Center

1010 Edgehill Road N., 
Charlotte, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Danielle Doggett is a Neurologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Doggett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Doggett is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Drug Induced Dyskinesia Clinical Trials?
Study on Preliminary Safety and Efficacy of Adaptive DBS Aligned to Locomotor States to Improve Locomotor Functions in Parkinson's Patients

Summary: At present, there is no cure for Parkinson's disease. The standard treatment involves taking dopaminergic drugs. When drugs lose their effectiveness, they can be supplemented by Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy. Medication and deep brain stimulation are effective for motor problems such as tremors, slowness of movement, and muscle stiffness. However, there is no effective treatment for walking...

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Long-Term Neurologic and Neurocognitive Sequelae Following Pediatric Ebola Virus in Liberia

Background: Ebola virus disease (EVD) causes fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, and may cause internal bleeding. It is often fatal. EVD may also damage the brain and nervous system. It can cause headaches, tremors, weakness, and other problems. These issues can continue for years after people recover from EVD infection. Researchers want to understand more about how EVD may have affected the brains of people who c...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center